Wheelchair Van Driver

Description

OUR FUTURE : PREPARE. LEARN. LEAD.

Come work at Mount Horeb Area School District! We are currently seeking to hire a highly dedicated Wheelchair Van Driver beginning for the 2025-2026 school year. We strive to hire individuals who are determined to see all students succeed, cognizant of their mindset, a champion of equity and results-oriented. Applicants must be committed to continuous improvement and skilled at fostering mutually respectful relationships with students, parents, colleagues and community members. We look for individuals whose creativity, curiosity, enthusiasm and professionalism are contagious.

What Your Day Will Look Like :

The majority of your day will be spent transporting students to and from regularly scheduled locations while following strict time schedules. While en route you will be required to maintain order among pupils during trips to ensure safety as well. You will also be responsible for checking the condition of the van and reporting any malfunctions or needed repairs. You will be required to comply with traffic regulations to operate in a safe and courteous manner.

What We Offer :

The starting van driver's pay is $25.69 / route (approximately 1-1.5 hours per route). Pay can be adjusted based upon experience.

MHASD also provides sign-on, return-to-work, and end-of-year bonuses!

Why People Stay :

Great relationships built on collaboration and communication shared by all staff members, students, and parents which makes for a successful team and all around cooperation / satisfaction. MHASD has a friendly and inviting atmosphere which allows for educational freedom and continuous professional development with room to grow within the school district.

Who We Are :

We're pleased to be nationally recognized for excellence in education. Mount Horeb Area School District is dedicated to high levels of achievement and skills through academically enhanced curriculum and priorities for the arts for our 2525+ students and families served. Our District's mission, in partnership with the community, is dedicated to nurturing, educating and challenging our students; preparing and empowering them to be productive, responsible and self-fulfilled members of society. If you're passionate and dedicated, Mount Horeb Area School District is an ideal place to make a difference every day and empower our students. Apply today!

Qualifications

Our Ideal Candidate :

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Holds a valid Driver's License
• Must be able to make sound and immediate decisions at any given time based on traffic and road conditions and bus operations;
• Pick up / deliver passengers safely per daily schedule and dispatch ride assignments which could vary;
• Operate van in safe manner and follow driver policies / procedures;
• Understand and follow Wisconsin DOT, District, Agency, and Program laws / requirements / guidelines;
• Immediately inform supervisor of identified or suspected mechanical problems;
• Complete pre and post trip van inspections / reports during scheduled hours;
• Inform passengers of transportation program policy, procedures, and schedule;
• Provide positive public relations by maintaining a clean van and maintaining an appropriate appearance;
• Treat and assist passengers / families in a courteous, positive, friendly and professional manner and confront situations tactfully;
• Maintain a safe driving record;
• Other duties as may be assigned.
• Demonstrates and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.